Emotional Expression Coloring Pages — Affirmations and Quotes

About this resource

Some students keep everything inside and others let it all out at once. These emotional expression coloring pages help both find the middle, with 20 messages about putting feelings into words safely and honestly. The set builds the Self-Awareness competency for Grades 2–8.

What students practice

• Talking about their feelings
• Sharing what is on their heart
• Putting feelings into words
• Letting feelings out in safe ways

What’s inside these emotional expression coloring pages

• 40 coloring pages with every message in two layouts
• “Expressing Feelings Check-In,” an 8-question reflection page
• A 12-task choice board in four categories, with tasks like drawing a “feelings meter” of different emotions and how strong they can feel, or practicing the sentence “I feel ___ because ___.”
• A classroom guide, a counseling guide and a printing guide
• A list of the 20 messages; 56 pages in all

A look inside

• Among the 20 messages: “I can talk about my feelings.” “I share what’s on my heart.”
• And more: “Feelings deserve words.” “Let it out, don’t hold it in.”

Grade fit

Think of the set as emotional expression affirmation coloring pages with SEL reflection built in; the slow, detailed coloring makes them mindfulness coloring pages too. The coloring gives quiet students a low-pressure way in, and the check-in and choice board invite them to go further. Use the set in counseling groups, morning meeting or after a conflict. The set fits Grades 2–8.

Pairs well with

Students who want a reminder to keep can take Emotional Expression Bookmarks to Color. To build feelings vocabulary first, see Understanding Emotions Coloring Pages — Affirmations and Quotes.